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James Smite
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April 9, 2026
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How to keep participant video size consistent during screen sharing?

  • April 9, 2026
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Hi everyone! 👋

We’ve noticed that during Zoom meetings, the participant filmstrip shrinks when someone starts sharing their screen, even though we set it larger initially. It sometimes resets again if another participant shares.

Is there a way to lock the participant video size throughout the meeting or recording so it doesn’t shrink unexpectedly?

Would love to hear how others handle this layout issue, especially for recorded sessions.

Best answer by aluyun

Hi ​@James Smite,
 

Currently, Zoom does not offer a way to lock the participant video size (filmstrip) during screen sharing. The participant video panel will automatically adjust and may shrink when someone shares their screen, and it can reset if another participant starts sharing.

 

For recorded sessions, the layout is also determined by the active sharing and recording settings, so the participant video size cannot be locked throughout the meeting or recording.

 

If maintaining a consistent video layout is critical, you may want to consider spotlighting specific participants or using the "Side-by-side: Speaker" or "Side-by-side: Gallery" view, but these settings are still subject to some automatic adjustments by Zoom.

Please feel free to reach out anytime if you need further assistance.

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aluyun
Community Manager
aluyunAnswer
Community Manager
April 13, 2026

Hi ​@James Smite,
 

Currently, Zoom does not offer a way to lock the participant video size (filmstrip) during screen sharing. The participant video panel will automatically adjust and may shrink when someone shares their screen, and it can reset if another participant starts sharing.

 

For recorded sessions, the layout is also determined by the active sharing and recording settings, so the participant video size cannot be locked throughout the meeting or recording.

 

If maintaining a consistent video layout is critical, you may want to consider spotlighting specific participants or using the "Side-by-side: Speaker" or "Side-by-side: Gallery" view, but these settings are still subject to some automatic adjustments by Zoom.

Please feel free to reach out anytime if you need further assistance.

aluyun
Community Manager
aluyun
Community Manager
June 12, 2026

Hi ​@James Smite,
 

Hi there! It’s been a little while since we last heard from you, so I have gone and marked my answer as the best answer to help other members of the community that may have the same experience or queries.
 

If you still have any questions or need further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

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